INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF JEWISH MUSIC, SONG AND DANCE: “LVIVKLEZFEST”

During July 27–September 1, 2013, Lviv for the fifth time will host their annual “LvivKlezFest” – an international festival showcasing Jewish music, songs and dance with the participation of musical and choreographic groups from Ukraine, USA, Moldova, Israel, Russia and the UK. This year the event is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the creation of the country Israel. Klezmer music is created by Jewish ensembles, which the participants do not know the notes, but can emotionally express the soul of Jewish people. But first of all, Klezmer music is the music of joy and happiness, one of the key elements of Jewish weddings. This year, the festival will also offer master-classes on Jewish dance and handicrafts, walking tours in the Jewish quarter and, certainly the tasting of traditional Jewish cuisine. A highlight of the festival, on September 1, 2013 will be the festive gala-concert on the Square, where the legendary synagogue “Golden Rose” (2 Staroevreiska St.) previously existed in the ancient Jewish quarter. The Festival is initiated and organized by the All-Ukrainian Jewish Charitable Foundation “Hesed-Arieh”(Lviv), the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee “Joint” (Kiev), and the Company “Holding of emotions. Fest!” (Lviv). For more information, please visit: www.hesed.lviv.ua